Tom Kemp, Chairman-CEO, Northstar Travel Media

Who: Chairman-CEO Where: Northstar Travel Media, New York Why: Kemp, former CEO of Penton Media, joined Northstar in 2009 and has moved aggressively to build its portfolio. Northstar announced in May that it had acquired consumer publishing company Your Travel Insider. Global Travel Marketplace, an appointment-only event that pairs travel industry suppliers with travel agents, is set to debut later this month.